WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Senator John Thune announced today that the United States Department of Agriculture has approved a $766,000 loan and a $632,000 grant for the B-Y Water District in Southwest Bon Homme County.

“I’m pleased to announce this important funding to provide South Dakota consumers with high-quality, reliable water service,” Thune said.

The B-Y Water District will use these Rural Development funds to expand water service to 140 water users in Southwest Bon Homme County.